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Which of Doctor Who’s former stars has hinted at appearing in the anniversary special? (Picture: BBC)

This article contains potential spoilers.

One of Doctor Who’s best-known former stars has hinted at a sensational return in the 50th anniversary episode The Day Of The Doctor.

Tom Baker – who was the fourth Doctor, playing the role from 1974 – 1981 – told the Huffington Post that he does indeed appear in the special episode, despite suggestions that he had not been approached to take part.

‘I am in the special,’ the actor said.

‘I’m not supposed to tell you that, but I tell you that very willingly and specifically; the BBC told me to not to tell anybody but I’m telling you straightaway.’

He added that his appearance ‘worked out very well I think, judging by the reaction of the technicians’.

The Day Of The Doctor – which features Hurt alongside Matt Smith and David Tennant – will be aired on BBC One at 7.50pm on Saturday night, as well as being simulcast in 75 countries worldwide and screened in selected cinemas across the UK.